On the way to Monza, Formula 1 is waiting for Toto Wolff’s promised announcement. However, there is a lot of talk about Albon’s return to Formula 1 with Williams. Toto Wolff, CEO of Mercedes Motorsports, prefers to leave the seat to a Mercedes-assisted driver. Mercedes is the manufacturer for Williams F1, and with that the debate begins as to whether Wolff should have a say about the Williams seat. Ferrari boss Binotto shares his thoughts.
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Ferrari boss Mattia Binotto is against it. “I believe that whatever happens between a team and a driver, between the team and a driver and as a manufacturer, we shouldn’t influence. I think that would be wrong. “
Formula 1 F1 – Styria Grand Prix – Red Bull Ring, Spielberg, Styria, Austria – June 27, 2021 Alfa Romeo’s Kimi Raikkonen in action with McLaren’s Daniel Ricciardo and Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc during the REUTERS / Leonhard Foeger race
With this, Binotto rejects the concept of the “Ferrari seat” at Alfa Romeo. Alfa Romeo reserved a seat for a Ferrari Academy driver; However, Binotto states that he has no control over it. “Ferrari never said a word about the ‘Ferrari seat’ at Alfa. It was a contract between Alfa Romeo, so the sponsor Alfa Romeo had a right to the Sauber car. ”
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As for Wolff’s endorsement of Nyck de Vries in the Williams headquarters, the Scuderia boss takes the side of Alex Albon. “If a driver has the opportunity to drive, they should just be able to drive no matter where they are from and if the team likes to give them a seat, they have to give them a seat. That’s it.”
No Ferrari seat at Alfa Romeo?
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After Valtteri’s seat at Alfa Romeo was confirmed, the “Ferrari seat” is still up for grabs. While Giovinazzi could keep his seat, there were talks about a replacement there too. Callum Ilott shows promise for the “Ferrari seat”; but will Gio leave the team too? A fresh lineup for the new era at Alfa Romeo sounds like a tempting thought.
Formula 1 F1 – Pre-Season Test – Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain – March 14, 2021 Alfa Romeo’s Kimi Raikkonen in action during the tests by REUTERS / Hamad I Mohammed
If Binotto claims the “Ferrari seat” does not exist, could Nyck de Vries support Valtteri Bottas on the Scuderia team? Everything is possible.
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Monza week is going to be an interesting week for the driver market as team dynamics and substitutions try to give teams a sense of instability. Who will go where and when will the cast begin? It’s only a matter of time before we find out.
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